Troy Bilt Bronco Oil Change Part 2

[@gothicsasquatch]

Great tips! I inherited a passed down mower (my 1st) and ran into the exact same headscratching about the no oil flow issue. Glad to see it's as simple as just twisting more, I expected sludge/buildup at first being a pessimist. For the filter, I have a smaller oil filter wrench so I'll try using a spacer like Cape below mentioned, wish me luck.

[@CapeAnnImages]

You don't need to fill the new filter with oil, just coat the rubber gasket with oil. Always remove the dipstick when draining too, helps the flow. Also no need to buy a Kohler filter. I bought a Fram for $5.75 at my local auto parts store which by the way makes the Kohler filters! BTW my strap oil filter wrench was too big so I ended up using a rock as a spacer and worked fine!

[@buster1173]

What's the number on that Fram filter

[@PhlipPhlop6]

@@buster1173 Motorcraft FL-910S fits

[@HaOsLsE]

@@buster1173 This also fit. FRAM Extra Guard PH3614

[@Egalitarian-bt7kz]

Troy Built recommends you change the initial oil after 5 hours of use and then once a year or after 50 hours of use.

[@HellaDark.]

😂😂😂😂 appreciate this video so much

[@KingCharles52003]

On these types of riding lawnmowers its best recommended to do the first oil change is after 5 hours of run time. Then once a season and twice for heavy use...

[@johnslawncaretips4103]

As soon as you finish mowing change the oil. Take the oil filter of first and the dip stick the oil will flow more freely

[@denniscarver7681]

Just get NPT and direct it to convience drain route. Retired now done it for years on roofing machines. Can't get any dustier. It works.

[@whatfreedom7]

Mine has a black drain thing that you turn and pull. Then my filter wouldn’t come out without taking the side body panel off. Might as well pull the front panels on mine just to make it easier to access everything.

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

I've heard that other model years changed locations of filters and the drain style. I suppose the engine manufacturer plays into this as well. I wish more companies put consumers and mechanics in mind when they design their products. Thank you for watching!

[@whatfreedom7]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviewsyeah yours looks newer than mine. Mine is a 04 or 05 and the filter is on the left point sideways right at the fender instead of down. Such a stupid design but it only takes 3 screws for enough clearance or 4 to take it completely off.

[@stm6989]

Only use the choke position on throttle lever to start a cold engine. The smoke is from unburned fuel.

[@righteousredneck777]

Did my oil change on my troy built pony today. Filter was on wayy to tight. Crossed referenced the kholer filter...put a wix filter on. Bought at O'Reilly auto parts.

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Cross reference can be useful, everytime I have tried they are out of stock. I'd much rather use the Wix!

[@eccentricsmithy2746]

if you would have removed the oil fill cap or dipstick it would have drained faster. Vacuum was slowing it down.

[@guachito33]

10w30 oil ??? I have the new model of the Bronco, oil capacity and oil shoud be the same ?? cant find any info even in the manual.

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

The oil capacity and type may very well be different. Please keep in mind the manufacturers change the engine specs, engine size may vary, and brand/style. Troy-Bilt is pretty consistent using Kohler or Briggs and Stratton but these engines carry variations from year to year. When I purchased mine I recieved three manuals 1) basic operation, 2) specific engine manual 3) warranty and accessories. You can access these online at Troy-Bilt website and I recommend taking a picture of the information sticker on the inside of the hood. I also took a picture of the oil filter for quick reference.

[@guachito33]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviews thanks 🙏

[@bluewater454]

The manufacturer doesn't lube the seal on the filters before they screw them on, which is why it is so damned hard to wrench them off the first time. I nearly destroyed the old filter trying to change it the first time.

[@savedbygracead6]

How did you get the oil filter off? This video will not play for me after about a minute.

[@stm6989]

@@savedbygracead6 use an oil filter wrench. Different types wrenches should be available where ever you buy your filter

[@IcanDriveIt]

If you clean the oil filter housing with a paper towel you will get lint inside the oil. If you must clean it, use lint free towels. The reason this matters is that the lint can get pumped through the oil passages in the engine and on to your bearings. This can score your bearings. Oil contamination is not good. Not trying to criticize, just trying to add to the knowledge pool.

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

That is a great tip! Thank you for watching!

[@bobfreeman3475]

Next time remove the dip stick to help the oil drain faster. It might help.

[@itsyurb0ylayy4]

Do you have a part number for oil plug ?

[@johnslawncaretips4103]

As soon as I finish mowing I change the oil the best time oil is hot

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

It does flow much better when hot! I've had a few burns over the years from hot oil while changing my car oil to make me leary of oil that is too hot. Thank you for watching!

[@jluke7440]

Yeah same problem with the oil filter ridiculous how tight it was on

[@bluewater454]

J Luke I was told by Troybuilt that they dont lube the seal before they put the oil filter on, which is why you need a crow bar to pull it off the first time.

[@juliomena9661]

hello ,what brand the oil ?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

The brand in the video is STP fully synthetic. You can use any fully synthetic oil brand for your lawnmower. I usually buy what is on sale or cheapest and have used everything from Mobil 1 to Pennzoil to Wal Mart's Super Tech and O'Reilly's House Brand. With limited use it does not make sense to spend extra money on oil when performance is similar in these small engines. Thank you for watching!

[@juliomena9661]

thank you 👍

[@mircosusan]

I just bought a 2015 bronco for $80, will need a new carb and spark plug then should run like a charm

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Great price, and I agree they seem to be tanks and very reliable! Thank you for watching!

[@kellyfairchild7383]

This is my problem. I remove the dip stick and it clearly shows I need to change the oil. (after just 33 hours) On my riding mower you have a yellow part you turn counter clock wise to drain the oil. (Dipstick still out) I do this and wait 2 hours. (YES I ran the mower for 15 minutes so the oil would be hot and ready to come out.) NOTHING...not one drop. Dipstick shows it is full but dark so change NEEDED. 💥🙄Help what do I do now?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Are you pulling the sleeve out after turning? The oil will only drain if that piece is turned and pulled out. If the oil refuses to drain, you may have sludge built up around the drain plug. Try adding a bit of new oil and running to warm up. It only takes 5 or so minutes to warm the engine oil. You can also try an oil flush with commercial cleaners sold in automotive stores. These may help but can cause other build up to come out as well. If not improved try a probe of the valve with a thin tool

[@kellyfairchild7383]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviews Yes I pull it all the way out and turn it clock wise.(I did this several times to be certain it was working) I will try in the morning to add some oil and see if it helps. No tool can go inside of the yellow part. I tried to see if the end of the dipstick would fit in but no.What brand of oil flush do you recommend? Thanks for responding. I have no men to ask that would have this type of knowledge. Kelly

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

@@kellyfairchild7383 liquid Moly Pro Line is probably the most well known and widely available. If you have the ability try lifting the mower with a jack to give a little angle to the oil flow.

[@kellyfairchild7383]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviews Thanks so much for your help. I will tackle this in the morning. Be well, Kelly

[@kellyfairchild7383]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviews Last night I stayed up and watched more videos about draining oil. One man showed what the yellow valve looked like and I had my answer. You turn it clock wise AND PULL IT OUT.........solved my problem. Just turning it did nothing. Changed oil in both of my riding mowers this morning. Thanks for your input. Be well.😏

[@ronnielambert2357]

What could be killing the battery to

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Battery dying could be from infrequent use, old battery, or a short. I would start with a trickle charger in-between cuttings and try to see if that helps. If not check battery age. If that does not resolve it could be a short or a bad alternator. Those can be trickier to diagnose as a wiring harness is fairly long as cumbersome to check for wear/wire damage and the alternator will need a multimeter to test draw.

[@josephsmith2859]

Great video, thanks! Did this last year and worked like a charm. Filter showed did not come stock but was only one available at the local Home Depot...works great. Can anyone tell me the size of the tube to drain the oil? Mine was a floor model and I had to improvise, wasn’t horribly messy but would prefer the tube.

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

It is a 3/4" tube with a 1/2" opening. Tube is approximately 8" long.

[@josephsmith2859]

Thank you once again was a breeze changing the oil w the right tube this year. For anyone having an issue where they lose power when engaging the blades. Try draining the carburetor and adding some seafoam to your fuel. Got mine running like new.

[@stm6989]

floor model or not -- you should have received the owner's manual or a discount for not providing one IMO. Note: not all mower engines have an oil filter. My Yard Machine 42" does not.

[@jeeprider3780]

How often do you change the oil

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Once per year for normal residential use. Commercial use may require multiple changes.

[@jeeprider3780]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviews thanks I purchased my mower in January was wondering how often I’m supposed to change the oil on them. Great video thanks again

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

@@jeeprider3780 no problem! Enjoy the mower and best of luck! If you get into maintenance for other items like spark plug, blades, air filter etc. I have a few videos detailing these items. Thank you for watching!

[@Neutralmentality]

What oil do you use?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

I use whatever full synthetic is on sale 5w30 or 10w30. As far as brands I've used in the mower Super Tech, O'Reilly's, STP, Valvoline, Mobile1, Castrol, and Pennzoil. I do not believe that oil for these types of engines need to be expensive or from any particular brand due to the use of the machines and limited ra ge of function. Thank you for watching!

[@Ddddddd846]

I'm very confused by these videos....my bronco is this same and it only has an oil plug nut with the steering bar located directly infront up against the nut. Making changing the oil impossible without disconnecting the bar. How does everyone else's bronco have a quick change on opposite side? Mine doesn't have an option for a quick connect anywhere on it. Prolly gonna sell my bronco....very disappointed in their product design and quality.

[@Brian-fz1xj]

you don't need to remove the steering bar. You can wiggle that half-funnel thing underneath it.

[@highlightzilla9581]

Mine don't have a oil filter well atleast I don't see one any where

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

That's possible. If it is a 2 cycle engine it will have oil added to the gas instead of having oil/filter. Thank you for watching!

[@johnscerbo7385]

What type of oil did u use ie synthetic viscosity?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Per the recommendation of Kohler, I used a full synthetic 10W30. In particular I picked STP as it was on sale at the time I filmed this video. If you were in a cooler environment 5W30 would also work well for this particular model. I would not use a conventional oil in this engine, but a blend may be an okay compromise. Thank you for watching!

[@johnscerbo7385]

Ty for your response just about to do 1st oil change I live in Florida i will use 10w30 full synthetic

[@Punjabikmohabbat]

What oil did u put in ???????

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

10w30 full synthetic is the recommended and what i used. You can use any brand I usually pick up what is on sale. Thank you for watching!

[@Punjabikmohabbat]

@@Matty_Ice_Reviews thanks bro ,,,,very helpful

[@Sean-Aviation]

10W30 or 20W50?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

SAE 30 is the best overall based on what my manufuacturer lists. 5W30 and 10W30 can be used but may not be recommended by owners manual. I would be very hesitant to use 20W50 in a conventional riding lawn mower. 20W50 is famous for leaving an engine dry running for several moments due to visocsity.

[@danielforte3331]

If there a way to check how many hours the motor has ran for?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Most standard consumer grade lawnmowers do not come with meters built in. High end models may feature this as an add on or in a menu if they have a digital display incorporated. Without a meter visual/auditory observation may be the only clues as to a range of hours run. I've seen consumer grade engines at the 300 hour range sound like they had double that on them.

[@chuckhall8668]

what size is the oil drain tube?

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

The plastic tube is 3/8" in diameter. You can use any length I would recommend something 6-12" long.

[@savedbygracead6]

Your video stops playing for me and my wife both at about one minute in and will not resume playing. How did you get the oil filter off? I have mangled it trying to get it off.

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

I used an oil filter wrench and a 12 inch ratchet. I have previously used filter pliers that have teeth to grip or rubberized grips. The oil filters are notoriously difficult to remove.

[@jerrys576]

Nice fashionable foot wear for working on the mower! Next time paint your toe nails for us!

[@Matty_Ice_Reviews]

Yeah maybe a nice red to match the Troy 😁 ! Thank you for watching!

[@jackwilliams5474]

The pony is nothing like this. Real pain to get to.